How is it possible for humans still to belive in God/s ?

Question

When we know what is the origin of religion? When science is so far ahead?

Answer 1

Simple people with simple minds require simple explanations.

Answer 2

How would merely sociological or anthropological information make it impossible to believe in God or the supernatural? By what criteria have you established that science "is so far ahead"? Neither category that you have presented by necessity makes it impossible to believe in God or the supernatural. Perhaps your question is: Given what anthroplogy has postulated about the origins of religious practice, and the culture of scientific rationalism and materialism, why is belief in God still credible to so many-- including anthropolgists and scientists? My answer to this would be because neither anthropology or materialistic science has demonstrated empirically or by any other means that God or the supernatural does not, in a definitive sense, exist. The atheistic adherents of these disciplines present only the certitude of their convictions, but no real evidence.

Answer 3

most have to believe in something, that is the way they were raised. science is ahead in the physical things, but spirituality cannot be explained. not by scientists or religious people. scientists cannot explain the origin of the universe we live in, or the billions of other ones out there. they have theories, but where did the first one come from? why is space infinite. they dont even know whats at the bottom of the ocean, or whats going on at the earths core, again its a theory, which is just a way of saying you dont know. religion is the same. there is something to it, we are just not intelligent enough to comprehend. try to look at things with an open mind, none of us know anything for sure, other than some day we are going to die.

Answer 4

I don't know either, tempesta, and I love you for asking that question.

See Daniel Dennett's recent book, Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon

or Religion Explained by Pascal Boyer, Darwin's Cathedral by David Sloan Wilson or the work of Scott Atran.

These academics explore the idea that religion plays some role that actually contributes to our evolutionary fitness.

Answer 5

Even the most hardcore atheist takes a leap of faith somewhere, sometime - maybe a lottery ticket, a personal superstition, a magic 8 ball, or perhaps a humorous glance at the horoscope.

It's human nature for most to suspect, at least occasionally, that a force greater than themselves is acting on them regardless of logical evidence to the contrary.

For some, this feeling is more prevalent than others. Hence faith-based feelings and actions will always be present in the human condition.

Answer 6

Do you know the origin of religion? That's great. Do you know the veracity of Religion? No, I don't think so.

I could go on a long tirade but I realize it won't change anything so I'll simply answer the question for myself.

Science is a wonderful God given tool to understanding the universe as he has made it. Alas, Science does not give the entirety of the truth in my view. There are things Science can not touch. We can understand the how, but not the Why, and I do believe there is a why, I see why everyday in the people around me; in this shared learning experience called life.

Does this make me a "simple mind" seeking only easy comfort or a world view that consoles me from the possibility of a meaningless death? Does it mean I have not thought for myself, and listen uncritically to an institution created by man, willing myself to be controlled by another?

Or, does it mean that I believe that there is something more than myself and a life spent wallowing in my own pleasure, as if it meant something? It means I believe there is something greater that I can work toward in this life, to make myself a better person in this life. It means I am not arrogant enough to believe that humanity, descended from the line of rodent like tree dwellers can understand the entirety of existence, regardless of how big it would make us all feel if we could.

Answer 7

Considering all that the present-day offers
us--which could be summed up in a single,
solitary word, such as: "chaos"--it is only
logical that many people, the world over,
are going to be in dire need of a sense of
security.
(Enter: "Belief In God... the All Mighty, Supreme
Savior, Father, Son and Holy Ghost... amen,
and hallelujah!")
Personally, I neither condone nor condemn relig-
ion. But it does give people a sense of security
in times of trouble.
Any atheist can dismiss it as "self-denial";
call it "unrealistic"; or simply call it just plain
"foolishness." But belief in God is today--and
always has been--a security blanket for the
troubled mind. (And that alone can be enough
of a reason for anyone to believe.)

Answer 8

It is possible because.. have you heard the saying: "there is a sucker born every minute"...?? That is a truism.. but.. also.. the churches try to get the kids locked-in as young as possible.. as in "first communions" -- "bar vitzmahs".. & "bat vitzmahs".. then they are so easily led into a morass of garbage.. also.. think of how the fables they use.. "easter bunny" & santa (st. nicholas).. help lead the kids astray pretty sad.. no wonder the world is a mess..

Answer 9

The concept of a god is very alluring. It has quick and easy answers to many problems; it gives simple explanations of existence; answers fears about death etc. It also gives a community to support and rituals to help one address the feelings of powerlessness

Answer 10

people might not belive god but the existence of a super natural force far beyond the concern of the science... i think u didnt had the chance to experience the power above us....just to ur mystification imagine a super concise power within u.... how u got life...whr u go after death...the body might be unreal but the soul is....simply to say "GOD IS NOTHING BUT THE NEED OF THE MOST NEEDY PERSON" blind belif is bcoz of the superiority of the trouble makers in life... thy know tht thy cant go against him so thy ... give to lord in hope tht he would solve thm soon...ok....

Answer 11

religion is a way of ruling over people. its main weapon is fear. so if your afraid to go to hell then you beleive in god. it is also human nature to beleive in something bigger. if there wasnt god it would be appollo still or some other form of higher power. but since religion is so present, people tend to take to it easely.

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